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ReviewNano-micro letters2026

Advanced Laser Technologies for Efficient Crystalline Silicon Solar Cells.

Hao Liu, Zilei Wang, Zebin Tan, Yonghui Chen, Jie Yang, Yibing Shen, Mingzhi Lv, Qiming Liu, Chaowei Xue, Liang Fang and 2 more

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Review in Nano-micro letters, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

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3 · Its place in the literature

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

12 authors.

Hao Liu *School of Materials and Energy, LONGi Institute of Future Technology, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, 730000, People's Republic of China.
Zilei Wang *School of Materials and Energy, LONGi Institute of Future Technology, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, 730000, People's Republic of China.
Zebin Tan *School of Materials and Energy, LONGi Institute of Future Technology, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, 730000, People's Republic of China.
Yonghui ChenSchool of Materials and Energy, LONGi Institute of Future Technology, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, 730000, People's Republic of China.
Jie YangSchool of Materials and Energy, LONGi Institute of Future Technology, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, 730000, People's Republic of China.
Yibing ShenSchool of Materials and Energy, LONGi Institute of Future Technology, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, 730000, People's Republic of China.
Mingzhi LvLONGi Central R&D Institute, LONGi Green Energy Technology Co., Ltd., Xi'an, 712000, People's Republic of China.
Qiming LiuSchool of Materials and Energy, LONGi Institute of Future Technology, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, 730000, People's Republic of China. liuqm@lzu.edu.cn.
Chaowei XueLONGi Central R&D Institute, LONGi Green Energy Technology Co., Ltd., Xi'an, 712000, People's Republic of China.
Liang FangLONGi Central R&D Institute, LONGi Green Energy Technology Co., Ltd., Xi'an, 712000, People's Republic of China.
Xixiang XuLONGi Central R&D Institute, LONGi Green Energy Technology Co., Ltd., Xi'an, 712000, People's Republic of China. xuxixiang@longi.com.
Deyan HeSchool of Materials and Energy, LONGi Institute of Future Technology, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, 730000, People's Republic of China. hedy@lzu.edu.cn.

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Laser processing has emerged as a critical enabling technology in the manufacturing of high-efficiency crystalline silicon (c-Si) solar cells. This review systematically examines the fundamental principles and applications of laser technology within the photovoltaic industry. It begins by analyzing the critical influence of laser parameters on the laser-material interaction mechanisms, which ultimately determine the processing quality and the extent of thermal damage. A concise historical overview traces the evolution of laser applications from early laboratory research to later large-scale production of crystalline silicon solar cells. The core of the review is dedicated to a detailed discussion of specific application domains: the utilization of laser thermal effects for doping, oxidation, and crystallization; laser patterning for creating selective emitters, opening passivation layers, and defining intricate structures; and the revolutionary role of lasers in advanced metallization techniques, notably laser pattern transfer printing and laser-assisted sintering. Finally, the review outlines future development trends, highlighting the potential of ultrafast lasers, their integration with novel tandem cell concepts, and the rise of smart, multi-functional stations to push the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of c-Si solar cells.

Indexed as

Crystalline silicon solar cellLaserLaser metallizationLaser modificationLaser patterning

Identifiers

PMID42047960
PMCPMC13125567

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